Immaculate imagery in any situation

Be it birds, sports, aircrafts or even moving subjects, this FX-format compatible 200-500mm*1 f/5.6 zoom lens promises the reliability of capturing gorgeous imagery. Built to push the limits of versatility, the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR has a length of just 267.5mm and weighs approximately 2090g*2. Extra-low Dispersion glass elements are also incorporated to ensure minimal chromatic aberration, allowing for peak optical performance at both maximum wide-angle and telephoto positions.

Shoot swift and sharp

Minimise unintentional image blur, even when you’re out on the slopes, in a field or on a track capturing athletes doing what they do best. Incorporated into the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is a state-of-the-art Vibration Reduction system that provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 4.5 stops*3 faster in NORMAL mode. A SPORT mode is also incorporated to provide improved viewfinder stability when capturing erratically-moving subjects.

Always on the mark

In the world of action, sport and wildlife photography, precision and accuracy is the name of the game. To achieve this, the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR incorporates both an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism and a Silent Wave Motor. These features deliver stable and reliable auto-exposure control during high-speed continuous shooting, as well as more accurate autofocus (AF) respectively. The AF capabilities of the lens are also maintained when used with a 1.4x Nikon teleconverter such as the AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III*4.

*1 When attached to a DX-format digital SLR, the angle of view is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length of 300-750mm in FX/35mm format.
*2 Indicated weight does not include a tripod collar.
*3 Measured in accordance with CIPA standards using a FX-format digital SLR camera. Measured at the maximum telephoto position in NORMAL mode.
*4 AF capabilities are maintained when attached to an f/8-compatible camera.

FX-format compatible, 2.5x super-telephoto 200-500 mm* zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/5.6

With its extremely wide telephoto zoom range, this lens is suitable for capturing diverse scenes and subjects such as wild birds, sports and aircraft, using handheld shooting. Compact in size and light in weight, even erratically moving subjects can be reliably tracked.

* When attached to a DX-format digital SLR, the angle of view is equivalent to that of a lens with a focal length of 300-750 mm in FX/35mm format.

High-quality images are supported with superior optical performance

Three ED glass elements are employed to achieve superior sharpness and color correction by minimizing chromatic aberration. High-resolution images delivering a sense of depth can be captured at any focus distance up to infinity. Distant wild birds can be sharply rendered, faithfully reproducing even the texture of fine feathers. In addition, with its minimum focus distance of 2.2 m that lets you get closer to subjects, and the maximum reproduction ratio of 0.22x, as well as a shallow depth of field provided with the super-telephoto range and a large degree of image blur delivered with f/5.6 aperture, this new super-telephoto lens realizes elaborate image expression while emphasizing the subjects.

Vibration Reduction (VR) system provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.5 stops* faster in NORMAL mode

Image blur caused by camera shake is effectively reduced by the built-in Vibration Reduction function. In the evolved NORMAL mode, when the camera is set on, a half-press of the shutter-release button instantly activates the VR function for improved blur-reduction effect.

* Based on CIPA Standard. When attached to a full-frame digital SLR camera.

Improved VR performance in NORMAL mode when the power is on

VR performance immediately after the power is turned on with the VR mode set to NORMAL has been improved, providing a more stable viewfinder image and enhanced blur-reduction effect on the resulting images.

SPORT mode is adopted as a VR mode option to cope with quick movements

SPORT mode is especially effective when shooting sports, for example, in which subjects are radically moving. This mode has also been enhanced so that a more stable image can be viewed even when tracking a moving subject.

Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism is adopted

Diaphragm blade unit with drive mechanism is incorporated in the lens barrel, enabling diaphragm control via electric signals from the camera body for reliable AE control even during high-speed continuous shooting.

Compatible with 95 mm screw-on filters

The screw-on type 95 mm Neutral Color NC Filter and 95 mm Circular Polarizing Filter II, both newly developed exclusively for this lens, are optionally available.